WDCB's Gary Zidek talks to filmmaker Jim Toth about his documentary, HISTORY HAPPENS HERE: THE TIVOLI THEATRE.

The Arts Section: Documentary Looks Back Tivoli Theatre's 95-Year History

WDCB's Gary Zidek visits the recently opened Mudroom Records in downtown Glen Ellyn.

The Arts Section: Vinyl Resurgence Continues

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The first day of the U.S. Supreme Court’s new session was notable for what justices decided not to do. The court decided against hearing appeals from five states where lower courts struck down same-sex marriage bans. WDCB News reporter Brian O'Keefe spoke with Chicago Kent College of Law Dean, Harold Krent. He says the high court’s 
decision won’t end debate on same sex marriage.

Supreme Court Begins A News Session

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WDCB's Gary Zidek catches up with artist and retired bartender Sergio Mayora to talk about his new book, WEEDS TAVERN: POSTER ART BY SERGIO MAYORA.

The Arts Section: New Book Shines Light On Sergio Mayora's Poster Art

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WDCB's Gary Zidek has the story of a Park Ridge variety show that's celebrating 70 years this March.

The Arts Section: 70-Year Variety Show Tradition Still Going Strong

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WDCB's Gary Zidek catches up with composer Shawn Okpebholo to talk about journey to create SONGS IN FLIGHT.

The Arts Section: Songs In Flight Lands In Chicago-Area

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WDCB's Gary Zidek visits Aurora University's Schingoethe Center to check out new exhibit, BEYOND THE VISIBLE.

The Arts Section: Art & Science Mix In New Exhibit

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WDCB's Gary Zidek visits the Newberry Library's new Mister Kelly's exhibit.

The Arts Section: New Exhibit Celebrates Mister Kelly's Legacy

Internationally acclaimed jazz pianist  Patricia Barber hosts WDCB’s  three-part series  “MusicHeads,” recorded in the acoustically pristine PianoForte Studios in downtown Chicago. In the first show, airing  January 14, 2105, Barber explores the question “What is Swing? “ MusicHeads will air three consecutive Wednesday nights at 9pm on January 14th, 21st, and 28th as part of WDCB’s weekly Chicago Jazz Spotlight series.  The three shows are made possible in part by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council Agency, with generous support from PianoForte Chicago. Photo Credit - Jammi York 



MusicHeads With Patricia Barber: What Is Swing

WDCB's Gary Zidek caught up with trumpeter Marquis Hill to talk abut growing up in Chicago, winning the Thelonious Monk International Jazz Competition and his new album, THE WAY WE PLAY.

The Arts Section: Trumpeter Marquis Hill Describes THE WAY WE PLAY

WDCB's Gary Zidek spoke with Raising Our Daughters founder Shawna Weatherspoon.

WDCB Doing Good: Non-Profit Raising Our Daugthers Aims to Support Women of All Ages

The Dueling Critics, Kelly Kleiman and Jonathan Abarbanel, review Remy Bumppo's revival of BORN YESTERDAY. 

The Arts Section: The Dueling Critics Review New Production of BORN YESTERDAY

The Dueling Critics, Kelly Kleiman and Jonathan Abarbanel, review Steep Theatre's production of HOOKMAN.

The Arts Section: No Fear, the Dueling Critics Review HOOKMAN

Newcity music critic Dennis Polkow sits down with Chicago Symphony Orchestra director Riccardo Muti.

The Arts Section: CSO Music Director Riccardo Muti Talks About Staying In Chicago & Next Season

The ‘Newseum’ in Washington celebrates the First Amendment and the nation’s journalists and news media everyday. Meanwhile, a celebration of local news media opens later this week at the DuPage Historical Museum in downtown Wheaton. First Light host Brian O’Keefe got a preview of the exhibit.

Museum Explores The History Of Local Newspapers

This week at First Light, reporter Kevin Deiber visits the St. Charles History Museum to learn more about an exhibit on the history of the juvenile reform school in the community. First Light host Brian O'Keefe visits the College of DuPage greenhouse to learn how to make a holiday centerpiece in time for Thanksgiving. College of DuPage hosts the 4th annual Red Grange Bowl in December, Brian talks with the author of a new biography on one of Wheaton's favorite sons and the game's namesake. Illinois Public Radio's Brad Palmer has the story of a program designed to help prison inmates transition from incarceration to parole. In this week's 'One More Thing' segment, Brookfield Zoo Vice President of Animal Programs Bill Zeigler takes listeners to learn more about an iconic bird of the American Southwest.

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